Rad
wheel
a round object that turns and helps a vehicle move
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Rad with Russian translation
Rad usage examples
У моего велосипеда новое колесо.
Mein Fahrrad hat ein neues Rad.
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Rad synonyms
What's the difference between Rad / Reifen / Wagenrad / Laufrad / Radkranz / Felge
This means the tire/tyre: the outer rubber part of a wheel on a car, bike, etc., not the whole wheel.
A cart or wagon wheel, usually for old-fashioned carts or carriages, not a modern car wheel.
A balance bike or small children's riding bike; usually a pedal-less bike for children.
The rim or outer hoop of a wheel; a technical word used less often.
The rim of a wheel that the tire fits onto; common for cars and bikes.
A roller or small rolling wheel, a round object that moves or turns; not a vehicle wheel.
The steering wheel of a car: the part the driver holds; not a wheel that moves the vehicle by itself.
A bicycle wheel; a specific term used when you want to make clear it is a bike wheel.
A car tire/tyre; it refers specifically to the tire of a car, not the whole wheel.
A spoked wheel; this stresses the wheel’s construction, often on bicycles, old vehicles, or carts.
A flywheel: a heavy rotating disk in a machine or engine; it is not a road wheel.
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How to pronounce Rad and what this word means
Rad means wheel. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Rad
/ʁaːt/
Rad translation
wheel
Rad examples
Das Rad ist am Auto kaputt.
Rad transcription
/ʁaːt/
Questions about this word
Rad meaning: what does it mean?
ein rundes Objekt, das sich dreht und einem Fahrzeug beim Fahren hilft
Rad pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Rad is pronounced as /ʁaːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Rad definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Rad ist am Auto kaputt. Translation: Колесо у машины сломано.
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